... ond toe to straighten it out. I am VERY nervous and have done extensive research and have read that the lapidus bunionectomy procedure is mostly used in a severe bunion case. My bunion is only moderate. ... (1 replies)

... ad an invasive bunionectomy and I still have toe motion. I would not worry too much about that. It sounds like you are in pain from your bunion. When to have the surgery is really up to you. The pain usually does not go away on its own. ... (3 replies)

... for a regular bunionsurgery you should not have any problems and the toe should be the same. i would not however have the surgery until it is totally neccessary and i would go for a 2nd opinion just to make sure and find out everything. ... (3 replies)

... I had bunionsurgery 15 years ago. Never went to pt. They don't even do the surgery that I had anymore. I had no screws or pins but the bone was cut completely and shoved over causing a great deal of shortening. ... (32 replies)

... I had pretty extensive bunionsurgery 6 weeks ago. I was told no weight bearing on foot for 3 weeks. At 3 weeks, I had the pin and stitches taken out and was told to start walking and going to PT. ... (32 replies)

... t to put any pressure at ALL on the front of my feet....and now the bones have actually atrophied! He then laughed and said that he hadn't sent anyone to pt for bunionsurgery before!! That was only for those who had surgery on ankles, etc. ... (32 replies)

... Hi
A week ago today I had bunionsurgery (a bilateral scarf osteotomy) my left toe seems to have straightened however, my right toe seems to be in the original position bending inwards. I called the hospital for clarification as I don't want to have gone through this to find out it is unsuccessful and was told that it is early days and they will look next week when I come... (0 replies)

... ld get up in stages to give my body time to adjust and then had to lift my leg back at the knee to get around. I knee scooter would have helped with this, I had help and thought I would be a tough guy with crutches. When I got to the bathroom I had to raise my foot right away up on the bathtub edge. ... (10 replies)

... podiatrists because they are not nearly as well schooled as the ortho men. They do many, many surgeries that are not necessary. If you cannot find a person to help you, go on line and look up strengthening exercises for the hips, legs, ankles and feet. Another thing you can do, is to go walk on the sand. ... (11 replies)

... Hey Devkid!
Just wanted to say great advice, which applies to whether you're 27 or 77! I can totally relate to all your points. I'm 2nd week now & the time has draggggged, even tho I have books, mags, laptop, & various hand projects @ my elbow. The most exciting things that happen all day is getting up & down to bathroom....puhleeze! But what can we say...we must all... (2 replies)